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Sound stimulation is an important approach to consider when working with patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Both music and other forms of sound stimulation can contribute to improved health and well-being and are often...

Although various treatment guidelines for adults with lower respiratory tract infections exist, a greater emphasis on prevention of aspiration should be considered for older adults, as the mortality associated with this...

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy has long been used to treat decompression sickness, but more recently has been explored as a primary or adjunctive therapy for a number of injuries and medical conditions, many of which...

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age and is projected to escalate in coming decades as people have longer life expectancies. The burden of this disease has a substantial impact on healthcare costs...

Falls necessitate a comprehensive root cause analysis that looks beyond the most obvious reasons for falls. Such reviews are essential in developing sustainable and efficacious fall prevention programs and in promoting a...

Every resident deserves appropriate pain management, and healthcare providers must be adequately prepared with the knowledge and information to meet their residents’ needs. This review presents information on common types of...

Sliding-scale (SS) insulin use is still prevalent in nursing homes (NHs), even though it has been shown to be an ineffective and risky approach when used long term, increasing hypoglycemia risk and leading to possible...

As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis (AS) will be encountered more frequently in the long-term care (LTC) setting. Patients may or may not have symptoms, but once symptoms manifest, AS has poor outcomes when...